Cross Processing

Not sure if it is really valid anymore – cross processing in the darkroom was where you would deliberately process film in a chemical solution that was intended for a different type of film – resulting in some unique results.

Fortunately, these same kind of results can be obtained in Photoshop. Of course, as I’ve mentioned in some of my recent posts, I’ve been using PhotoTools 2.0 from onOne Software to play around with some photos. Really streamlines the work that I’d have to do in Photoshop to create something similar.

Tonight I was playing around with some cross processing styles and came up with this photo:

ISO 200, 1/200, f/4.5, 55mm – Nikon D300

Here is the image prior to cross processing:

This model is Shealyn – someone local to me that I hope I can work with all summer to try out some new techniques and just to stay sharp with extra shooting. She did a fantastic job on this shoot. I’m looking forward to working with her again.

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend!

PJ

Feather Photo

 

Last weekend, I had a chance to hook up with a couple of wonderful friends from my high school days.  We decided a long weekend at Lake Itasca State Park in Minnesota was the perfect location.

In addition to a fantastic time to catch up – we had a number of photo excursions.  While driving the “wildlife loop” we spotted a feather that we thought might make for some good photos.

I tried a number of backgrounds, but I just wasn’t satisfied.  Finally, I thought I really wanted it on a background of the overcast sky.  I thought it might be fun to share my solution.  First, one of the end results:

ISO 800, 1/200, f/5.6, 75mm – Nikon D300

If you use your imagination, you’ll be able to make out the tree line behind the feather in the right hand side of the photo.

Here was my solution on how to shoot this…  equipment required:  old twisty tie from a package of rice cakes and a used beer bottle! 

The background here at this angle is one of our cars (I preferred the forest! haha)

As always – I’d love to hear your thoughts!

PJ

Feather Photo

 

Last weekend, I had a chance to hook up with a couple of wonderful friends from my high school days.  We decided a long weekend at Lake Itasca State Park in Minnesota was the perfect location.

In addition to a fantastic time to catch up – we had a number of photo excursions.  While driving the “wildlife loop” we spotted a feather that we thought might make for some good photos.

I tried a number of backgrounds, but I just wasn’t satisfied.  Finally, I thought I really wanted it on a background of the overcast sky.  I thought it might be fun to share my solution.  First, one of the end results:

ISO 800, 1/200, f/5.6, 75mm – Nikon D300

If you use your imagination, you’ll be able to make out the tree line behind the feather in the right hand side of the photo.

Here was my solution on how to shoot this…  equipment required:  old twisty tie from a package of rice cakes and a used beer bottle! 

The background here at this angle is one of our cars (I preferred the forest! haha)

As always – I’d love to hear your thoughts!

PJ

The Photo I PLANNED on for Earth Day

I mentioned the Earth Mosaic project a while back – and expressed a little frustration that I couldn’t find something spring-like or green.  I was still happy with the photo I submitted, but that sure wasn’t the plan.

Yesterday evening, I finally found the photo that more closely represents what I had intended to submit.  Just a couple weeks too late!

I had just brought one of my daughter’s friends home and as I parked the truck under the maple tree in my front yard, the evening sun was catching the new growth on the branches.  What incredible light!  What a wonderful shade of green.  I went into the house planning on grabbing the camera and rushing right back out.  Unfortunately, I got sidetracked and then finally remembered about 30 minutes later!

The good news is the light was still great and the photo was still there waiting to be shot.  Here’s the result!

ISO 200, 1/125, f/7.0, 60mm  - Nikon D300

The Photo I PLANNED on for Earth Day

I mentioned the Earth Mosaic project a while back – and expressed a little frustration that I couldn’t find something spring-like or green.  I was still happy with the photo I submitted, but that sure wasn’t the plan.

Yesterday evening, I finally found the photo that more closely represents what I had intended to submit.  Just a couple weeks too late!

I had just brought one of my daughter’s friends home and as I parked the truck under the maple tree in my front yard, the evening sun was catching the new growth on the branches.  What incredible light!  What a wonderful shade of green.  I went into the house planning on grabbing the camera and rushing right back out.  Unfortunately, I got sidetracked and then finally remembered about 30 minutes later!

The good news is the light was still great and the photo was still there waiting to be shot.  Here’s the result!

ISO 200, 1/125, f/7.0, 60mm  - Nikon D300

My Co-worker

Seems like this guy shows up at work with me every morning.  I’ll sit down and my desk and get started on email or something… then look up and there he is staring at me.

Figured I better get a shot of him!

I suppose, I’ll need to come up with a name now.  Any suggestions!?

ISO 400, 1/160, f/6.7, 300mm  Nikon D300

My Co-worker

Seems like this guy shows up at work with me every morning.  I’ll sit down and my desk and get started on email or something… then look up and there he is staring at me.

Figured I better get a shot of him!

I suppose, I’ll need to come up with a name now.  Any suggestions!?

ISO 400, 1/160, f/6.7, 300mm  Nikon D300